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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 440.39 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 440.39 and 163.85 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 440.39 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/440.39 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 440.39 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 72,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154.88/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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