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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.70 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.70 and 163 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.70 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.70 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.70 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 66,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,129.10/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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