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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 439.49 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 439.49 and 162.93 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 439.49 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/439.49 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 439.49 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 71,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606.11/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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