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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 439.14 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 439.14 and 169.55 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 439.14 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/439.14 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 439.14 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 74,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453.14/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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