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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 407.81 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 407.81 and 164.53 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 407.81 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/407.81 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 407.81 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 67,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,097.90/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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