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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 433.70 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 433.70 and 180.80 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 433.70 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/433.70 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 433.70 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 78,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,412.96/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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