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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 440.70 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 440.70 and 172.39 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 440.70 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/440.70 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 440.70 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 75,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,972.27/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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