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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 407.53 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 407.53 and 164.35 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 407.53 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/407.53 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 407.53 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 66,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975.98/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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