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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 439.53 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 439.53 and 163.29 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 439.53 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/439.53 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 439.53 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 71,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,770.85/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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