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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 403.38 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 403.38 and 181.68 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 403.38 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/403.38 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 403.38 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 73,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,286.08/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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