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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.42 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.42 and 111.12 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.42 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.42 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.42 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 48,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939.47/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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