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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 406.54 and 163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 406.54 and 163.61 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 406.54 = 163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/406.54 = 163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 406.54 × 163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 66,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513.19/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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