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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 439.14 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 439.14 and 162.66 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 439.14 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/439.14 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 439.14 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 71,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,430.51/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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