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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.40 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.40 and 170.23 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.40 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.40 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.40 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 74,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,969.29/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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