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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 406.02 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 406.02 and 163.23 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 406.02 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/406.02 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 406.02 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 66,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.64/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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