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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 439.28 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 439.28 and 171.12 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 439.28 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/439.28 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 439.28 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 75,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169.59/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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