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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.68 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.68 and 156.16 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.68 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.68 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.68 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 68,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660.43/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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