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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 404.56 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 404.56 and 162.18 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 404.56 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/404.56 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 404.56 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 65,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,611.54/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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