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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 407.81 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 407.81 and 164.54 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 407.81 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/407.81 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 407.81 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 67,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098.20/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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