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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.92 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.92 and 180.72 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.92 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.92 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.92 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 72,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.98/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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