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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.95 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.95 and 172.41 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.95 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.95 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.95 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 76,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,021.98/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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