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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 441.15 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 441.15 and 111.51 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 441.15 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/441.15 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 441.15 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 49,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193.74/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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