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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.11, 405.86 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.11, 405.86 and 161.31 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.11 : 405.86 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.11/405.86 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.11x = 405.86 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.11x = 65,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,468.47/294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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