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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 403.61 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 403.61 and 176.09 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 403.61 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/403.61 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 403.61 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 71,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068.79/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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