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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.32 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.32 and 110.89 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.32 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.32 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.32 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 48,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824.33/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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