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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 406.48 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 406.48 and 163.55 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 406.48 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/406.48 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 406.48 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 66,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,477.97/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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