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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 407.63 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 407.63 and 164.40 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 407.63 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/407.63 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 407.63 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 67,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,013.55/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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