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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 406.26 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 406.26 and 163.43 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 406.26 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/406.26 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 406.26 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 66,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,395.07/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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