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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 407.50 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 407.50 and 164.32 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 407.50 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/407.50 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 407.50 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 66,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958.97/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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