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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.87 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.87 and 176.76 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.87 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.87 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.87 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 77,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,574.66/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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