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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.30 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.30 and 163.52 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.30 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.30 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.30 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 71,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,997.71/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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