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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 408.44 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 408.44 and 164.98 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 408.44 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/408.44 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 408.44 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 67,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383.82/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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