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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 439.06 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 439.06 and 170.97 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 439.06 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/439.06 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 439.06 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 75,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066.09/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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