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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 407.79 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 407.79 and 164.50 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 407.79 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/407.79 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 407.79 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 67,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,081.46/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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