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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.85 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.85 and 110.81 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.85 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.85 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.85 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 48,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739.78/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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