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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.13 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.13 and 180.44 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.13 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.13 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.13 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 78,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,512.23/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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