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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438 and 170.64 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 74,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,740.32/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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