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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.57 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.57 and 162.34 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.57 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.57 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.57 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 71,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,197.45/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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