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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.67 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.67 and 180.56 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.67 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.67 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.67 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 72,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.54/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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