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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.71 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.71 and 170.20 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.71 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.71 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.71 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 74,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498.24/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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