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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 403.18 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 403.18 and 181.64 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 403.18 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/403.18 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 403.18 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 73,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234.17/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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