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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 439.45 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 439.45 and 164.93 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 439.45 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/439.45 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 439.45 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 72,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,478.49/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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