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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 403.30 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 403.30 and 181.59 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 403.30 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/403.30 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 403.30 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 73,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,236.74/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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