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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.67 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.67 and 111.12 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.67 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.67 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.67 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 48,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968.90/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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