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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.18 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.18 and 120.17 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.18 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.18 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.18 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 52,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,896.43/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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