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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 400.60 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 400.60 and 179.65 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 400.60 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/400.60 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 400.60 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 71,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,967.79/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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