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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 403.32 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 403.32 and 176 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 403.32 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/403.32 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 403.32 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 70,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,984.32/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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