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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.55 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.55 and 172.11 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.55 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.55 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.55 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 75,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823.06/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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