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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.07 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.07 and 176.41 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.07 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.07 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.07 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 71,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,281.99/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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