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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 406.61 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 406.61 and 163.66 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 406.61 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/406.61 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 406.61 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 66,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545.79/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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