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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 438.86 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 438.86 and 170.96 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 438.86 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/438.86 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 438.86 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 75,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,027.51/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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