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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.40 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.40 and 163.84 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.40 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.40 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.40 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 71,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,827.46/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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