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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 404.59 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 404.59 and 162.19 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 404.59 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/404.59 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 404.59 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 65,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,620.45/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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