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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 405.53 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 405.53 and 162.88 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 405.53 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/405.53 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 405.53 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 66,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,050.70/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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