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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 438.45 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 438.45 and 109.81 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 438.45 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/438.45 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 438.45 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 48,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.41/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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