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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.47, 406.37 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.47, 406.37 and 163.48 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.47 : 406.37 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.47/406.37 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.47x = 406.37 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.47x = 66,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433.37/294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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