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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.63, 439.07 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.63, 439.07 and 169.24 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.63 : 439.07 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.63/439.07 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.63x = 439.07 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.63x = 74,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308.21/292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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