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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.90 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.90 and 163.86 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.90 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.90 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.90 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 72,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,245.87/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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