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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.29, 406.15 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.29, 406.15 and 163.31 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.29 : 406.15 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.29/406.15 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.29x = 406.15 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.29x = 66,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326.84/294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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