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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.59 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.59 and 109.72 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.59 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.59 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.59 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 48,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,119.90/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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