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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 407.77 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 407.77 and 164.52 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 407.77 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/407.77 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 407.77 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 67,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,085.91/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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