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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.59 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.59 and 162.96 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.59 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.59 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.59 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 71,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635.59/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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