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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 401.75 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 401.75 and 180.84 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 401.75 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/401.75 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 401.75 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 72,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,651.57/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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