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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 408.07 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 408.07 and 164.71 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 408.07 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/408.07 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 408.07 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 67,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213.21/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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