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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 438.20 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 438.20 and 176.60 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 438.20 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/438.20 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 438.20 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 77,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,383.05/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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