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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.97 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.97 and 162.48 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.97 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.97 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.97 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 65,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.53/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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