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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 437.13 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 437.13 and 170.10 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 437.13 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/437.13 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 437.13 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 74,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,355.81/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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