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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 438.63 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 438.63 and 169.19 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 438.63 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/438.63 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 438.63 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 74,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211.81/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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