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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 437.24 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 437.24 and 169.80 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 437.24 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/437.24 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 437.24 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 74,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243.35/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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