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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.23, 406.01 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.23, 406.01 and 163.23 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.23 : 406.01 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.23/406.01 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.23x = 406.01 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.23x = 66,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.18/294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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