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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 404.33 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 404.33 and 180.95 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 404.33 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/404.33 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 404.33 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 73,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.59/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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