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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 382.92 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 382.92 and 170 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 382.92 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/382.92 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 382.92 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 65,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,096.40/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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