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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 405.96 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 405.96 and 163.18 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 405.96 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/405.96 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 405.96 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 66,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244.55/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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