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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 438.36 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 438.36 and 170.96 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 438.36 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/438.36 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 438.36 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 74,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942.03/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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