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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 401.24 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 401.24 and 180.27 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 401.24 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/401.24 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 401.24 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 72,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,331.99/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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