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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 400.69 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 400.69 and 179.81 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 400.69 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/400.69 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 400.69 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 72,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,049.30/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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