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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 401.75 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 401.75 and 180.62 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 401.75 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/401.75 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 401.75 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 72,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,562.54/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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