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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 439.45 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 439.45 and 171.35 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 439.45 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/439.45 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 439.45 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 75,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299.76/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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