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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.08 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.08 and 164.16 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.08 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.08 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.08 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 71,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,915.21/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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