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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 407.35 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 407.35 and 164.19 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 407.35 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/407.35 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 407.35 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 66,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,884.53/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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