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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 405.98 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 405.98 and 163.20 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 405.98 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/405.98 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 405.98 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 66,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,257.25/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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