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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 440.79 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 440.79 and 111.18 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 440.79 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/440.79 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 440.79 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 49,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007.03/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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