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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 434.54 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 434.54 and 181.56 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 434.54 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/434.54 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 434.54 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 78,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.08/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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