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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.61 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.61 and 171.90 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.61 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.61 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.61 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 75,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,740.86/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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