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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 440.08 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 440.08 and 110.78 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 440.08 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/440.08 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 440.08 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 48,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,752.06/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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