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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 408.32 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 408.32 and 164.89 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 408.32 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/408.32 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 408.32 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 67,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.88/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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