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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 403.16 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 403.16 and 181.61 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 403.16 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/403.16 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 403.16 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 73,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218.08/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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