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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 436.78 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 436.78 and 176.24 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 436.78 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/436.78 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 436.78 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 76,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,975.04/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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