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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 437.78 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 437.78 and 170.02 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 437.78 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/437.78 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 437.78 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 74,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431.36/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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