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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.38 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.38 and 108.54 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.38 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.38 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.38 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 47,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.74/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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