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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 439.75 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 439.75 and 163.36 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 439.75 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/439.75 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 439.75 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 71,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.74/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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