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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 439.37 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 439.37 and 155.92 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 439.37 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/439.37 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 439.37 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 68,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,506.57/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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