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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.06 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.06 and 110.91 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.06 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.06 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.06 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 48,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,807.05/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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