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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 405.57 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 405.57 and 162.93 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 405.57 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/405.57 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 405.57 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 66,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079.52/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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