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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 439.77 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 439.77 and 171.56 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 439.77 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/439.77 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 439.77 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 75,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,444.74/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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