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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 437.16 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 437.16 and 170.04 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 437.16 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/437.16 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 437.16 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 74,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,334.69/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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