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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 439.37 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 439.37 and 110.29 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 439.37 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/439.37 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 439.37 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 48,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,458.12/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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