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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.57 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.57 and 170.23 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.57 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.57 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.57 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 74,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,998.23/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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