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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 439.76 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 439.76 and 163.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 439.76 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/439.76 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 439.76 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 71,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804.01/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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