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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.63 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.63 and 171.48 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.63 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.63 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.63 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 75,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,387.75/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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