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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 440.21 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 440.21 and 163.41 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 440.21 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/440.21 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 440.21 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 71,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,934.72/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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