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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.26 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.26 and 171.45 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.26 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.26 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.26 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 75,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,482.15/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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