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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 403.50 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 403.50 and 176.01 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 403.50 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/403.50 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 403.50 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 71,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020.04/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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