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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.01 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.01 and 171.94 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.01 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.01 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.01 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 75,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,655.32/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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