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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 407.74 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 407.74 and 164.46 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 407.74 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/407.74 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 407.74 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 67,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,056.92/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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