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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.01 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.01 and 172.05 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.01 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.01 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.01 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 75,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,703.72/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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