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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.85 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.85 and 179.97 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.85 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.85 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.85 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 72,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140.07/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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