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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 403.52 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 403.52 and 172.82 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 403.52 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/403.52 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 403.52 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 69,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734.74/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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