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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.60 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.60 and 111.31 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.60 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.60 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.60 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 49,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,043.19/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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