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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 438.35 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 438.35 and 170.87 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 438.35 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/438.35 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 438.35 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 74,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900.86/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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