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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.28 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.28 and 162.52 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.28 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.28 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.28 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 71,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,227.76/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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