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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 401.32 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 401.32 and 180.38 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 401.32 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/401.32 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 401.32 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 72,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,390.10/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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