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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 402.17 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 402.17 and 181.04 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 402.17 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/402.17 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 402.17 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 72,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,805.94/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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