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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.10 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.10 and 171.80 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.10 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.10 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.10 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 75,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.18/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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