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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 439.30 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 439.30 and 171.22 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 439.30 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/439.30 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 439.30 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 75,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216.95/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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