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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 405.05 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 405.05 and 162.55 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 405.05 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/405.05 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 405.05 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 65,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,839.05/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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