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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 404.07 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 404.07 and 176.35 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 404.07 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/404.07 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 404.07 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 71,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,256.86/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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