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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 438.86 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 438.86 and 107.47 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 438.86 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/438.86 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 438.86 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 47,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164.55/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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