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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 405.32 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 405.32 and 162.72 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 405.32 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/405.32 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 405.32 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 65,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,953.67/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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