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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.73 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.73 and 180.73 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.73 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.73 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.73 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 72,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602.65/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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