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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 439.07 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 439.07 and 155.70 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 439.07 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/439.07 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 439.07 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 68,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362.06/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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