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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.02 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.02 and 163.58 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.02 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.02 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.02 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 71,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.47/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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