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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.54 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.54 and 163.60 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.54 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.54 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.54 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 66,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,509.94/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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