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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 438.44 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 438.44 and 162.54 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 438.44 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/438.44 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 438.44 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 71,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263.22/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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