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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 439.79 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 439.79 and 110.58 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 439.79 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/439.79 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 439.79 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 48,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631.98/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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