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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 439.77 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 439.77 and 171.55 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 439.77 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/439.77 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 439.77 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 75,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,440.34/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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