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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.12 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.12 and 179.32 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.12 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.12 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.12 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 71,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749.52/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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