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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 440.54 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 440.54 and 156.68 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 440.54 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/440.54 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 440.54 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 69,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,023.06/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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