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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 407.76 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 407.76 and 162.70 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 407.76 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/407.76 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 407.76 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 66,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343.39/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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