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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.63 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.63 and 171.38 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.63 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.63 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.63 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 75,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.59/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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