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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.10 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.10 and 170.78 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.10 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.10 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.10 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 74,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,816.10/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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