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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 438.01 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 438.01 and 162.05 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 438.01 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/438.01 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 438.01 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 70,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,981.08/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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