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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.06 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.06 and 156.74 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.06 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.06 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.06 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 68,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972.02/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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