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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.54 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.54 and 170.70 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.54 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.54 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.54 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 74,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,858.78/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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