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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.74 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.74 and 170.82 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.74 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.74 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.74 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 74,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,945.57/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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