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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 437.55 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 437.55 and 170.47 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 437.55 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/437.55 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 437.55 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 74,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589.15/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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