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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.67, 408.03 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.67, 408.03 and 164.68 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.67 : 408.03 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.67/408.03 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.67x = 408.03 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.67x = 67,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194.38/295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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