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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.36 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.36 and 180.53 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.36 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.36 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.36 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 72,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,456.12/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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