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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 403.86 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 403.86 and 180.68 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 403.86 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/403.86 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 403.86 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 72,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969.85/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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