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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.73, 437.73 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.73, 437.73 and 170.23 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.73 : 437.73 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.73/437.73 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.73x = 437.73 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.73x = 74,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,514.78/291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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