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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 407.01 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 407.01 and 163.95 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 407.01 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/407.01 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 407.01 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 66,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,729.29/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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