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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 400.30 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 400.30 and 179.51 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 400.30 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/400.30 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 400.30 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 71,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,858.66/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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