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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 439.92 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 439.92 and 163.46 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 439.92 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/439.92 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 439.92 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 71,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910.42/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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