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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 439.47 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 439.47 and 165.54 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 439.47 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/439.47 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 439.47 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 72,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.86/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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