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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 438.55 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 438.55 and 109.88 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 438.55 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/438.55 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 438.55 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 48,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187.87/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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