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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.80 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.80 and 171.43 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.80 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.80 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.80 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 75,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393.17/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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