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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 438.06 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 438.06 and 109.74 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 438.06 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/438.06 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 438.06 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 48,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072.70/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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