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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 438.76 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 438.76 and 121.64 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 438.76 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/438.76 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 438.76 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 53,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370.77/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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