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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 408.45 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 408.45 and 164.99 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 408.45 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/408.45 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 408.45 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 67,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390.17/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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