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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.27, 438.18 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.27, 438.18 and 109.66 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.27 : 438.18 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.27/438.18 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.27x = 438.18 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.27x = 48,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.82/292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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