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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 435.97 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 435.97 and 180.86 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 435.97 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/435.97 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 435.97 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 78,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,846.45/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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