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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.96 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.96 and 107.54 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.96 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.96 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.96 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 47,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205.76/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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