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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 441.08 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 441.08 and 111.38 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 441.08 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/441.08 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 441.08 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 49,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125.26/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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