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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.80 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.80 and 109.98 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.80 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.80 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.80 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 48,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256.48/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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