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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 407.60 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 407.60 and 164.37 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 407.60 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/407.60 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 407.60 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 66,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,996.39/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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