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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 438.89 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 438.89 and 171.24 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 438.89 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/438.89 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 438.89 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 75,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,154.67/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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