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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 402.65 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 402.65 and 181.30 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 402.65 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/402.65 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 402.65 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 72,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997.53/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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