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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 438.73 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 438.73 and 171.02 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 438.73 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/438.73 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 438.73 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 75,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,031.60/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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