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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 404.58 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 404.58 and 162.20 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 404.58 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/404.58 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 404.58 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 65,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,620.04/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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