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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 439.84 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 439.84 and 164.96 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 439.84 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/439.84 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 439.84 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 72,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,556.01/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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