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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.47 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.47 and 176.81 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.47 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.47 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.47 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 77,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522.80/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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