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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 403.88 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 403.88 and 176.24 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 403.88 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/403.88 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 403.88 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 71,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,179.81/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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