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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.32 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.32 and 164.20 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.32 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.32 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.32 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 66,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881.94/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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