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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 407.72 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 407.72 and 164.48 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 407.72 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/407.72 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 407.72 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 67,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.79/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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