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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.58 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.58 and 109.72 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.58 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.58 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.58 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 48,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,121.68/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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