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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.38 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.38 and 170.54 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.38 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.38 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.38 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 74,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761.33/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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