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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 408.26 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 408.26 and 164.85 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 408.26 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/408.26 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 408.26 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 67,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300.54/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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