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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 405.25 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 405.25 and 162.67 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 405.25 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/405.25 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 405.25 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 65,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,923.44/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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