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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 407.89 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 407.89 and 164.62 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 407.89 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/407.89 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 407.89 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 67,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,146.85/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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