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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 438.65 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 438.65 and 170.72 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 438.65 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/438.65 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 438.65 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 74,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,886.33/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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