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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 439.24 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 439.24 and 107.72 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 439.24 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/439.24 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 439.24 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 47,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314.93/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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