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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 438.96 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 438.96 and 110.08 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 438.96 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/438.96 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 438.96 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 48,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320.72/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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