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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.31 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.31 and 162.73 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.31 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.31 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.31 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 65,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954.68/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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