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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 440.18 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 440.18 and 171.85 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 440.18 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/440.18 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 440.18 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 75,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,644.07/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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