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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 402.17 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 402.17 and 180.95 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 402.17 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/402.17 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 402.17 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 72,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,769.75/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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