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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.89 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.89 and 110.59 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.89 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.89 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.89 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 48,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647.44/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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