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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.49 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.49 and 172.04 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.49 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.49 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.49 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 75,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,781.90/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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