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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 439.17 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 439.17 and 171.09 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 439.17 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/439.17 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 439.17 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 75,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,137.60/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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