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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.11, 404.49 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.11, 404.49 and 162.12 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.11 : 404.49 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.11/404.49 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.11x = 404.49 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.11x = 65,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,575.92/293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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