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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.16 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.16 and 179.34 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.16 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.16 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.16 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 71,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764.69/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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