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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.27, 407.48 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.27, 407.48 and 164.28 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.27 : 407.48 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.27/407.48 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.27x = 407.48 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.27x = 66,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,940.81/295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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