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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 404.14 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 404.14 and 176.40 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 404.14 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/404.14 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 404.14 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 71,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,290.30/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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