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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.76 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.76 and 109.95 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.76 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.76 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.76 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 48,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241.66/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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