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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 404.06 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 404.06 and 176.26 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 404.06 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/404.06 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 404.06 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 71,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219.62/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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