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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.57 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.57 and 180.48 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.57 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.57 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.57 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 72,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,474.45/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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