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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.22 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.22 and 118.66 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.22 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.22 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.22 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 51,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,998.59/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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