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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 439.79 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 439.79 and 171.47 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 439.79 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/439.79 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 439.79 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 75,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,407.74/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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