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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 437.19 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 437.19 and 169.86 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 437.19 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/437.19 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 437.19 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 74,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.09/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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