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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 407.31 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 407.31 and 164.16 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 407.31 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/407.31 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 407.31 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 66,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,864.01/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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