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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 402.54 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 402.54 and 181.32 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 402.54 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/402.54 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 402.54 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 72,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988.55/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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