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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.93, 405.62 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.93, 405.62 and 162.94 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.93 : 405.62 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.93/405.62 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.93x = 405.62 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.93x = 66,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,091.12/293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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