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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 438.30 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 438.30 and 170.37 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 438.30 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/438.30 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 438.30 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 74,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,673.17/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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