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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.39, 438.76 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.39, 438.76 and 109.78 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.39 : 438.76 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.39/438.76 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.39x = 438.76 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.39x = 48,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.07/292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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