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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.97 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.97 and 180.63 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.97 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.97 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.97 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 72,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,968.20/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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