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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.62 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.62 and 163.64 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.62 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.62 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.62 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 72,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,100.98/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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