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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 438.62 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 438.62 and 109.85 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 438.62 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/438.62 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 438.62 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 48,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.66/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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