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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 404.75 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 404.75 and 162.29 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 404.75 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/404.75 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 404.75 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 65,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,688.30/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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