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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 402.16 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 402.16 and 180.92 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 402.16 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/402.16 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 402.16 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 72,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758.79/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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