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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.93 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.93 and 170.82 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.93 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.93 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.93 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 74,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978.02/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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