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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 402.26 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 402.26 and 181.04 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 402.26 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/402.26 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 402.26 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 72,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,822.23/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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