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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.25 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.25 and 109.71 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.25 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.25 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.25 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 48,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,078.22/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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