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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 440.04 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 440.04 and 110.71 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 440.04 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/440.04 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 440.04 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 48,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.63/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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