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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.23 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.23 and 162.43 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.23 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.23 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.23 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 71,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,181.01/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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