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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 437.60 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 437.60 and 176.52 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 437.60 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/437.60 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 437.60 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 77,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,245.91/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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