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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 401.60 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 401.60 and 180.60 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 401.60 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/401.60 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 401.60 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 72,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,528.96/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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