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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 408.11 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 408.11 and 164.73 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 408.11 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/408.11 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 408.11 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 67,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226.22/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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