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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 439.17 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 439.17 and 155.82 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 439.17 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/439.17 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 439.17 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 68,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433.41/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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