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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 439.91 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 439.91 and 163.59 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 439.91 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/439.91 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 439.91 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 71,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,964.88/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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