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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 438.52 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 438.52 and 177.21 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 438.52 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/438.52 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 438.52 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 77,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,710.13/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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