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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.53 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.53 and 171.42 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.53 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.53 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.53 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 75,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344.23/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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