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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.56 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.56 and 163.26 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.56 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.56 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.56 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 71,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,762.57/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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