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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 406.66 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 406.66 and 163.68 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 406.66 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/406.66 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 406.66 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 66,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,562.11/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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