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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 406.66 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 406.66 and 163.69 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 406.66 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/406.66 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 406.66 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 66,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,566.18/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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