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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.49 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.49 and 181.74 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.49 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.49 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.49 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 73,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,329.36/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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