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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 405.08 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 405.08 and 162.55 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 405.08 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/405.08 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 405.08 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 65,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845.75/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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