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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 406.17 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 406.17 and 163.35 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 406.17 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/406.17 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 406.17 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 66,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347.87/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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