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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 439.17 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 439.17 and 171.17 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 439.17 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/439.17 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 439.17 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 75,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,172.73/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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