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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 406.17 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 406.17 and 163.34 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 406.17 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/406.17 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 406.17 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 66,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343.30/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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