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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 408.40 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 408.40 and 164.96 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 408.40 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/408.40 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 408.40 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 67,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,367.21/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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