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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 439.29 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 439.29 and 171.05 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 439.29 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/439.29 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 439.29 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 75,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,138.36/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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