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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.32 and 171.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.32 and 171.00 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.32 = 171.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.32 = 171.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.32 × 171.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 75,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125.37/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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