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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 439.29 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 439.29 and 171.45 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 439.29 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/439.29 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 439.29 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 75,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,316.27/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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