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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 407.91 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 407.91 and 164.60 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 407.91 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/407.91 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 407.91 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 67,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,141.99/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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