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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.69, 408.03 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.69, 408.03 and 162.90 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.69 : 408.03 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.69/408.03 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.69x = 408.03 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.69x = 66,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,468.09/295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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