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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 437.48 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 437.48 and 170.04 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 437.48 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/437.48 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 437.48 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 74,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.10/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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