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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.14, 401.85 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.14, 401.85 and 180.55 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.14 : 401.85 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.14/401.85 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.14x = 401.85 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.14x = 72,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553.11/291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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