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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 438.62 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 438.62 and 171.11 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 438.62 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/438.62 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 438.62 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 75,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052.51/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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