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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 403.20 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 403.20 and 181.63 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 403.20 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/403.20 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 403.20 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 73,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,233.22/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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