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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.61 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.61 and 164.25 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.61 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.61 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.61 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 72,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.69/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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