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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 407.54 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 407.54 and 164.33 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 407.54 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/407.54 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 407.54 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 66,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,971.05/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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