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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.06 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.06 and 163.33 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.06 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.06 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.06 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 71,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,873.08/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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