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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 406.49 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 406.49 and 163.56 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 406.49 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/406.49 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 406.49 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 66,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485.50/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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