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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 438.96 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 438.96 and 164.50 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 438.96 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/438.96 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 438.96 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 72,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208.92/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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