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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.26 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.26 and 110.95 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.26 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.26 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.26 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 48,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846.85/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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