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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.06 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.06 and 170.66 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.06 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.06 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.06 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 74,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759.32/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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