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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.56 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.56 and 169.97 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.56 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.56 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.56 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 74,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372.07/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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