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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.71 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.71 and 171.86 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.71 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.71 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.71 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 75,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737.79/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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