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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.38 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.38 and 177.98 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.38 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.38 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.38 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 71,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,259.63/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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