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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 407.96 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 407.96 and 164.65 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 407.96 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/407.96 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 407.96 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 67,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,170.61/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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