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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 437.45 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 437.45 and 176.12 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 437.45 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/437.45 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 437.45 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 77,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,041.95/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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