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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.65 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.65 and 164.39 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.65 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.65 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.65 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 67,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,013.58/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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