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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 404.33 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 404.33 and 176.50 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 404.33 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/404.33 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 404.33 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 71,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363.36/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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