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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.40 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.40 and 170.39 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.40 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.40 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.40 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 75,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,039.76/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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