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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 406.57 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 406.57 and 163.63 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 406.57 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/406.57 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 406.57 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 66,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,525.17/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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