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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 440.12 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 440.12 and 110.91 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 440.12 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/440.12 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 440.12 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 48,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810.95/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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