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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.85 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.85 and 110.58 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.85 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.85 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.85 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 48,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.61/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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