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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 440.37 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 440.37 and 156.78 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 440.37 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/440.37 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 440.37 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 69,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,041.21/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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