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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 439.92 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 439.92 and 163.51 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 439.92 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/439.92 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 439.92 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 71,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,931.32/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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