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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 407.40 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 407.40 and 164.25 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 407.40 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/407.40 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 407.40 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 66,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,915.45/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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