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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 406.83 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 406.83 and 163.81 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 406.83 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/406.83 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 406.83 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 66,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642.00/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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