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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 440.76 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 440.76 and 172.10 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 440.76 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/440.76 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 440.76 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 75,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,854.80/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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