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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 407.56 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 407.56 and 164.36 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 407.56 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/407.56 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 407.56 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 66,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,983.70/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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