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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 403.17 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 403.17 and 181.65 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 403.17 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/403.17 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 403.17 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 73,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,235.83/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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