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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 405.18 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 405.18 and 162.61 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 405.18 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/405.18 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 405.18 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 65,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,886.32/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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