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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.20 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.20 and 171.39 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.20 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.20 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.20 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 75,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,274.49/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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