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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 440.51 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 440.51 and 111.10 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 440.51 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/440.51 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 440.51 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 48,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940.66/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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