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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 400.69 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 400.69 and 178.25 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 400.69 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/400.69 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 400.69 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 71,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420.54/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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