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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.18 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.18 and 110.18 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.18 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.18 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.18 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 48,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389.67/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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