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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.42 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.42 and 181.02 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.42 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.42 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.42 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 72,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846.07/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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