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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 437.47 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 437.47 and 176.90 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 437.47 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/437.47 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 437.47 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 77,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,388.27/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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