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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.89 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.89 and 110.81 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.89 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.89 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.89 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 48,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.01/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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