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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 440.15 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 440.15 and 110.81 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 440.15 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/440.15 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 440.15 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 48,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,773.02/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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