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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.08 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.08 and 162.84 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.08 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.08 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.08 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 71,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,499.79/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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