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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 438.48 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 438.48 and 109.80 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 438.48 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/438.48 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 438.48 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 48,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145.10/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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