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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 439.94 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 439.94 and 171.70 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 439.94 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/439.94 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 439.94 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 75,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,537.70/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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