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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 437.98 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 437.98 and 170.18 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 437.98 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/437.98 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 437.98 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 74,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,535.44/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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