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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.74 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.74 and 163.82 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.74 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.74 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.74 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 72,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203.33/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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