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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 440.01 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 440.01 and 171.74 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 440.01 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/440.01 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 440.01 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 75,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,565.12/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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