Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.73 and 109.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.73 and 109.92 is: 164.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292.66 : 438.73 = 109.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292.66/438.73 = 109.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292.66x = 438.73 × 109.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292.66x = 48,225.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,225.20/292.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164.78
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