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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 437.74 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 437.74 and 163.50 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 437.74 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/437.74 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 437.74 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 71,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570.49/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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