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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 407.90 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 407.90 and 164.60 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 407.90 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/407.90 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 407.90 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 67,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140.34/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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