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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 406.67 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 406.67 and 163.70 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 406.67 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/406.67 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 406.67 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 66,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,571.88/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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