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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 440.67 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 440.67 and 111.19 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 440.67 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/440.67 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 440.67 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 48,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.10/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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