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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 439.80 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 439.80 and 110.68 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 439.80 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/439.80 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 439.80 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 48,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677.06/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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