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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.44 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.44 and 179.55 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.44 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.44 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.44 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 71,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899.00/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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