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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.60 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.60 and 120.54 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.60 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.60 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.60 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 53,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,109.32/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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