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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 408.33 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 408.33 and 164.90 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 408.33 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/408.33 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 408.33 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 67,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,330.75/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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