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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.86 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.86 and 163.86 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.86 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.86 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.86 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 66,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,668.08/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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