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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 439.10 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 439.10 and 171.37 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 439.10 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/439.10 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 439.10 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 75,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,248.57/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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