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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 403.58 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 403.58 and 176.08 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 403.58 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/403.58 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 403.58 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 71,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062.37/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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