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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.30 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.30 and 163.01 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.30 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.30 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.30 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 71,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,610.98/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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