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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.39 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.39 and 170.46 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.39 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.39 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.39 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 74,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,727.96/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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