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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 438.21 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 438.21 and 176.67 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 438.21 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/438.21 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 438.21 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 77,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418.56/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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