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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 439.82 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 439.82 and 110.92 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 439.82 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/439.82 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 439.82 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 48,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782.64/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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