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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.19 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.19 and 162.64 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.19 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.19 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.19 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 65,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900.10/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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