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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 400.50 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 400.50 and 179.89 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 400.50 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/400.50 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 400.50 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 72,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,045.95/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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