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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.87 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.87 and 178.98 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.87 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.87 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.87 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 78,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.95/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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