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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440.05 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440.05 and 165.13 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440.05 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440.05 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440.05 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 72,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,665.46/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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