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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 441.01 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 441.01 and 171.95 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 441.01 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/441.01 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 441.01 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 75,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831.67/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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