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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.78 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.78 and 172.02 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.78 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.78 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.78 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 75,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,822.12/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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