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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 404.52 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 404.52 and 162.14 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 404.52 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/404.52 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 404.52 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 65,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,589.88/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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