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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.74 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.74 and 156.18 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.74 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.74 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.74 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 68,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678.59/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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