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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 438.32 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 438.32 and 109.60 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 438.32 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/438.32 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 438.32 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 48,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.87/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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