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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 438.62 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 438.62 and 170.79 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 438.62 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/438.62 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 438.62 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 74,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,911.06/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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