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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 439.21 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 439.21 and 171.20 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 439.21 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/439.21 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 439.21 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 75,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192.75/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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