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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 438.58 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 438.58 and 170.82 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 438.58 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/438.58 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 438.58 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 74,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918.24/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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