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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 400.86 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 400.86 and 180.01 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 400.86 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/400.86 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 400.86 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 72,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158.81/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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