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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 439.25 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 439.25 and 171.23 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 439.25 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/439.25 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 439.25 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 75,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,209.73/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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