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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.44 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.44 and 176.72 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.44 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.44 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.44 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 77,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.12/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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