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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 405.60 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 405.60 and 162.92 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 405.60 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/405.60 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 405.60 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 66,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,080.76/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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