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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.67 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.67 and 111.16 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.67 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.67 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.67 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 48,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.78/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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