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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 402.94 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 402.94 and 180.06 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 402.94 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/402.94 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 402.94 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 72,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553.38/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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