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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 437.29 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 437.29 and 169.92 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 437.29 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/437.29 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 437.29 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 74,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,301.28/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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