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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.37 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.37 and 164.22 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.37 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.37 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.37 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 66,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,898.30/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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