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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.55 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.55 and 164.13 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.55 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.55 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.55 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 71,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,977.16/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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