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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.64 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.64 and 109.89 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.64 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.64 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.64 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 48,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.15/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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