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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.12 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.12 and 109.77 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.12 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.12 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.12 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 48,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.98/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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