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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 405.36 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 405.36 and 162.73 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 405.36 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/405.36 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 405.36 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 65,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,962.81/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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