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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 438.57 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 438.57 and 171.18 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 438.57 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/438.57 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 438.57 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 75,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,074.41/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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