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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 118.72 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.08 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.08 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.08 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 52,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,008.86/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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