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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 401.01 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 401.01 and 180.03 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 401.01 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/401.01 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 401.01 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 72,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.83/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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