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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 403.98 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 403.98 and 176.25 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 403.98 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/403.98 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 403.98 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 71,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201.48/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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