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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.87 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.87 and 172.22 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.87 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.87 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.87 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 75,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.57/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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