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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 401.18 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 401.18 and 180.18 is: 248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 401.18 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/401.18 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 401.18 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 72,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,283.71/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.65

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