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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 439.44 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 439.44 and 164.94 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 439.44 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/439.44 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 439.44 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 72,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,481.23/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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