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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 404.47 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 404.47 and 162.12 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 404.47 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/404.47 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 404.47 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 65,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,572.68/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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