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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.71 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.71 and 171.35 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.71 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.71 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.71 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 75,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,346.05/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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