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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.72 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.72 and 171.54 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.72 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.72 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.72 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 75,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,429.14/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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