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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 403.05 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 403.05 and 181.67 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 403.05 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/403.05 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 403.05 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 73,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220.08/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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