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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.04 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.04 and 171.92 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.04 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.04 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.04 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 75,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,651.68/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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