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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 405.36 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 405.36 and 181.70 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 405.36 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/405.36 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 405.36 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 73,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,651.89/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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