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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 440.61 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 440.61 and 163.35 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 440.61 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/440.61 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 440.61 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 71,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,973.64/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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