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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.83 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.83 and 109.95 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.83 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.83 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.83 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 48,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,248.81/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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