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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.17 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.17 and 162.18 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.17 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.17 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.17 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 71,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062.41/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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