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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 407.33 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 407.33 and 164.17 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 407.33 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/407.33 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 407.33 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 66,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,871.67/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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