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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.61 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.61 and 177.74 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.61 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.61 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.61 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 78,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,134.53/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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