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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 408.08 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 408.08 and 164.70 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 408.08 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/408.08 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 408.08 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 67,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,211.80/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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