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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 404.93 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 404.93 and 162.44 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 404.93 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/404.93 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 404.93 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 65,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773.99/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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