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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.60, 438.26 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.60, 438.26 and 170.56 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.60 : 438.26 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.60/438.26 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.60x = 438.26 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.60x = 74,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,749.63/292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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