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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 439.80 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 439.80 and 171.52 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 439.80 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/439.80 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 439.80 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 75,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,434.50/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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