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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 402.21 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 402.21 and 180.95 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 402.21 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/402.21 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 402.21 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 72,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.90/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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