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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 440.27 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 440.27 and 110.80 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 440.27 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/440.27 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 440.27 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 48,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782.33/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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