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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 408.26 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 408.26 and 164.86 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 408.26 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/408.26 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 408.26 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 67,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305.74/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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