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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.30 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.30 and 109.60 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.30 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.30 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.30 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 48,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.68/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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