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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.02 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.02 and 162.50 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.02 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.02 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.02 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 65,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,814.13/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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