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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.55 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.55 and 172.29 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.55 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.55 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.55 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 75,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902.36/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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