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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.03 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.03 and 109.49 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.03 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.03 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.03 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 47,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.17/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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