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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 402.03 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 402.03 and 180.63 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 402.03 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/402.03 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 402.03 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 72,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.68/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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