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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 404.24 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 404.24 and 182.23 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 404.24 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/404.24 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 404.24 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 73,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,662.73/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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