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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 408.23 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 408.23 and 163.05 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 408.23 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/408.23 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 408.23 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 66,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,562.50/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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