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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.01 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.01 and 109.55 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.01 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.01 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.01 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 47,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984.82/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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