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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 405.09 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 405.09 and 162.55 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 405.09 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/405.09 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 405.09 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 65,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847.38/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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