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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 405.93 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 405.93 and 163.17 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 405.93 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/405.93 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 405.93 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 66,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,235.60/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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