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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 400.71 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 400.71 and 180.06 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 400.71 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/400.71 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 400.71 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 72,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,151.84/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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