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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 437.37 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 437.37 and 181.02 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 437.37 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/437.37 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 437.37 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 79,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,172.72/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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