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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.60, 438.62 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.60, 438.62 and 109.86 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.60 : 438.62 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.60/438.62 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.60x = 438.62 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.60x = 48,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,189.23/292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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