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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 439.71 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 439.71 and 110.54 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 439.71 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/439.71 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 439.71 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 48,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,605.54/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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