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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 406.81 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 406.81 and 163.80 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 406.81 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/406.81 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 406.81 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 66,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,635.00/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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