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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.71 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.71 and 110.62 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.71 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.71 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.71 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 48,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,640.72/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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