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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 406.92 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 406.92 and 163.92 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 406.92 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/406.92 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 406.92 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 66,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,700.29/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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