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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.12 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.12 and 110.81 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.12 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.12 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.12 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 48,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,769.70/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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