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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.44 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.44 and 163.52 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.44 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.44 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.44 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 66,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,459.04/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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