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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 405.99 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 405.99 and 163.19 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 405.99 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/405.99 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 405.99 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 66,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,254.52/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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