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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 439.73 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 439.73 and 110.52 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 439.73 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/439.73 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 439.73 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 48,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,598.41/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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