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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 440.88 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 440.88 and 172.60 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 440.88 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/440.88 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 440.88 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 76,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,095.89/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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