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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.04 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.04 and 171.66 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.04 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.04 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.04 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 75,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,537.27/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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