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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 407.79 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 407.79 and 164.55 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 407.79 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/407.79 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 407.79 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 67,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101.84/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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