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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.41 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.41 and 180.62 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.41 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.41 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.41 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 78,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,640.67/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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