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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 402.60 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 402.60 and 181.20 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 402.60 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/402.60 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 402.60 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 72,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,951.12/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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