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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 439.74 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 439.74 and 110.59 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 439.74 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/439.74 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 439.74 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 48,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.85/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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