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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 438.98 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 438.98 and 110.06 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 438.98 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/438.98 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 438.98 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 48,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.14/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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