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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.91 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.91 and 171.36 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.91 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.91 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.91 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 75,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,382.12/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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