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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.50 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.50 and 171.62 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.50 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.50 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.50 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 75,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.61/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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