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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 406.96 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 406.96 and 163.91 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 406.96 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/406.96 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 406.96 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 66,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,705.42/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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