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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 402.04 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 402.04 and 180.84 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 402.04 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/402.04 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 402.04 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 72,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704.01/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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