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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 438.83 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 438.83 and 177.16 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 438.83 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/438.83 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 438.83 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 77,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,743.12/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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