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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.28 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.28 and 176.55 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.28 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.28 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.28 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 71,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,375.63/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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