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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 402.78 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 402.78 and 181.59 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 402.78 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/402.78 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 402.78 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 73,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140.82/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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