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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 440.40 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 440.40 and 171.80 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 440.40 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/440.40 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 440.40 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 75,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660.72/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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