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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 405.12 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 405.12 and 162.58 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 405.12 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/405.12 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 405.12 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 65,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.41/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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