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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 440.45 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 440.45 and 110.97 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 440.45 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/440.45 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 440.45 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 48,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,876.18/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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