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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 438.06 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 438.06 and 109.58 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 438.06 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/438.06 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 438.06 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 48,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.61/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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