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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 407.95 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 407.95 and 164.63 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 407.95 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/407.95 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 407.95 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 67,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,160.81/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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