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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.06 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.06 and 170.31 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.06 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.06 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.06 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 74,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,606.00/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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