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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 400.18 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 400.18 and 179.70 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 400.18 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/400.18 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 400.18 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 71,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.35/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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