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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 441.18 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 441.18 and 172.20 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 441.18 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/441.18 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 441.18 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 75,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,971.20/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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