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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.42 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.42 and 176.94 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.42 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.42 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.42 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 77,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,574.03/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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