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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.35 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.35 and 109.53 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.35 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.35 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.35 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 48,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012.48/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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