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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 403.41 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 403.41 and 180.43 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 403.41 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/403.41 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 403.41 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 72,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786.93/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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