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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.94 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.94 and 170.22 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.94 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.94 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.94 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 74,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546.15/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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