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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 438.08 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 438.08 and 118.62 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 438.08 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/438.08 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 438.08 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 51,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,964.46/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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