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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 422.10 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 422.10 and 181.60 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 422.10 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/422.10 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 422.10 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 76,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,653.36/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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