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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.44 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.44 and 162.10 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.44 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.44 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.44 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 65,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.72/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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