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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.11 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 439.11 and 110.17 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 439.11 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/439.11 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 439.11 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 48,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.75/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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