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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 401.01 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 401.01 and 180.09 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 401.01 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/401.01 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 401.01 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 72,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,217.89/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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