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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 438.54 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 438.54 and 109.93 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 438.54 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/438.54 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 438.54 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 48,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,208.70/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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