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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 438.41 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 438.41 and 170.56 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 438.41 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/438.41 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 438.41 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 74,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.72/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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