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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 403.16 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 403.16 and 181.64 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 403.16 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/403.16 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 403.16 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 73,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,230.08/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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