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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 405.57 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 405.57 and 162.89 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 405.57 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/405.57 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 405.57 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 66,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063.30/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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