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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 437.88 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 437.88 and 176.52 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 437.88 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/437.88 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 437.88 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 77,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,294.58/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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