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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 435.78 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 435.78 and 180.90 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 435.78 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/435.78 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 435.78 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 78,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,832.60/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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