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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 440.12 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 440.12 and 110.78 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 440.12 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/440.12 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 440.12 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 48,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.49/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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