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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 405.27 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 405.27 and 162.68 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 405.27 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/405.27 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 405.27 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 65,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.30/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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