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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.68 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.68 and 119.17 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.68 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.68 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.68 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 52,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.20/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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