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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 404 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 404 and 176.35 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 404 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/404 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 404 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 71,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245.40/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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