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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.47 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.47 and 171.83 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.47 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.47 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.47 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 75,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,685.96/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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