Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.50 and 164.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 293, 439.50 and 164.75 is: 247.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293 : 439.50 = 164.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293/439.50 = 164.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293x = 439.50 × 164.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293x = 72,407.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,407.63/293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247.13
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