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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 434.72 and 180.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 434.72 and 180.00 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 434.72 = 180.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/434.72 = 180.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 434.72 × 180.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 78,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249.65/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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