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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 439.74 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 439.74 and 156.16 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 439.74 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/439.74 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 439.74 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 68,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669.80/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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