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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 439.40 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 439.40 and 163.13 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 439.40 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/439.40 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 439.40 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 71,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,678.51/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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