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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 437.85 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 437.85 and 170.42 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 437.85 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/437.85 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 437.85 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 74,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618.40/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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