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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 440.88 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 440.88 and 172.40 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 440.88 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/440.88 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 440.88 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 76,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007.71/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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