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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.28 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.28 and 170.04 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.28 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.28 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.28 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 74,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,355.09/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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