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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 400.73 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 400.73 and 179.82 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 400.73 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/400.73 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 400.73 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 72,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058.37/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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