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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 400.75 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 400.75 and 179.91 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 400.75 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/400.75 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 400.75 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 72,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098.48/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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