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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.72 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.72 and 110.56 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.72 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.72 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.72 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 48,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.44/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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