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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.74 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.74 and 169.80 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.74 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.74 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.74 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 74,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,328.25/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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