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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.46 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.46 and 170.70 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.46 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.46 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.46 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 74,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845.12/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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