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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.16 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.16 and 172.56 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.16 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.16 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.16 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 75,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,954.01/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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