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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 437.85 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 437.85 and 170.29 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 437.85 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/437.85 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 437.85 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 74,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561.48/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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