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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440.13 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440.13 and 110.91 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440.13 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440.13 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440.13 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 48,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.79/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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