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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 440.60 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 440.60 and 110.99 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 440.60 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/440.60 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 440.60 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 48,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.85/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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