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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 439.98 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 439.98 and 171.71 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 439.98 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/439.98 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 439.98 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 75,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,548.97/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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