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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 406.30 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 406.30 and 163.43 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 406.30 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/406.30 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 406.30 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 66,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402.22/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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