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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.26 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.26 and 109.55 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.26 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.26 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.26 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 48,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011.93/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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