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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.42 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.42 and 162.48 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.42 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.42 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.42 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 71,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234.48/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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