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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 407.45 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 407.45 and 164.30 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 407.45 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/407.45 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 407.45 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 66,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943.21/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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