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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.50 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.50 and 164.12 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.50 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.50 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.50 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 71,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.62/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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