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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.38 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.38 and 109.66 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.38 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.38 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.38 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 48,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072.75/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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