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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 404.36 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 404.36 and 162.04 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 404.36 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/404.36 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 404.36 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 65,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,522.49/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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