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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.20 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.20 and 165.04 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.20 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.20 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.20 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 72,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,650.61/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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