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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 400.64 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 400.64 and 179.84 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 400.64 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/400.64 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 400.64 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 72,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,051.20/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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