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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 401.67 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 401.67 and 180.64 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 401.67 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/401.67 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 401.67 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 72,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,557.67/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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