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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 406.94 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 406.94 and 163.90 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 406.94 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/406.94 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 406.94 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 66,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697.47/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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