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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 422.17 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 422.17 and 181.58 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 422.17 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/422.17 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 422.17 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 76,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657.63/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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