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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.42 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.42 and 162.78 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.42 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.42 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.42 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 65,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,994.27/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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