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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 400.17 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 400.17 and 179.43 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 400.17 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/400.17 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 400.17 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 71,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,802.50/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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