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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 406.94 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 406.94 and 162.10 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 406.94 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/406.94 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 406.94 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 65,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,963.34/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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