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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 405.04 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 405.04 and 162.53 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 405.04 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/405.04 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 405.04 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 65,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831.15/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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