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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.29 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.29 and 178.05 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.29 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.29 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.29 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 71,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.63/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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