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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 403.58 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 403.58 and 181.92 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 403.58 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/403.58 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 403.58 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 73,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,419.27/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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