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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 404.43 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 404.43 and 176.54 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 404.43 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/404.43 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 404.43 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 71,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398.07/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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