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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 406.66 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 406.66 and 163.69 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 406.66 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/406.66 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 406.66 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 66,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.83/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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