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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 438.18 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 438.18 and 170.28 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 438.18 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/438.18 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 438.18 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 74,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,613.29/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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