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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 440.70 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 440.70 and 170.31 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 440.70 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/440.70 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 440.70 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 75,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054.77/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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