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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.52 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.52 and 109.69 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.52 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.52 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.52 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 48,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101.26/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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