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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 405.36 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 405.36 and 162.74 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 405.36 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/405.36 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 405.36 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 65,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968.29/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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