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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 407.57 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 407.57 and 162.55 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 407.57 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/407.57 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 407.57 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 66,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,250.81/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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