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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 401.71 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 401.71 and 180.73 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 401.71 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/401.71 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 401.71 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 72,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601.44/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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