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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.21 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.21 and 109.62 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.21 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.21 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.21 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 48,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036.58/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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