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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.57 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.57 and 109.81 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.57 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.57 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.57 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 48,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157.18/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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