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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.74 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.74 and 163.27 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.74 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.74 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.74 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 71,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796.35/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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