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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 406.03 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 406.03 and 163.24 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 406.03 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/406.03 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 406.03 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 66,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280.34/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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