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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.87, 405.53 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.87, 405.53 and 162.87 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.87 : 405.53 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.87/405.53 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.87x = 405.53 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.87x = 66,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,047.86/293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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