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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 439.02 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 439.02 and 171.18 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 439.02 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/439.02 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 439.02 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 75,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,151.44/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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