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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 406 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 406 and 163.22 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 406 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/406 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 406 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 66,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268.34/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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