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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 438.17 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 438.17 and 118.81 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 438.17 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/438.17 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 438.17 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 52,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,060.05/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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