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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.86 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.86 and 176.24 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.86 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.86 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.86 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 71,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,176.29/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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