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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 439.08 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 439.08 and 177.08 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 439.08 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/439.08 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 439.08 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 77,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,752.29/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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