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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.98 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.98 and 110.61 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.98 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.98 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.98 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 48,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666.19/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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