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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.38 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.38 and 162.21 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.38 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.38 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.38 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 71,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,111.06/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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