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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 439.64 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 439.64 and 171.30 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 439.64 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/439.64 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 439.64 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 75,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,310.33/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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