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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 438.91 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 438.91 and 119.34 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 438.91 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/438.91 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 438.91 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 52,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379.52/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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