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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.05 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.05 and 110.17 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.05 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.05 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.05 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 48,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,370.14/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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