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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.89 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.89 and 163.85 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.89 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.89 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.89 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 72,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,240.99/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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