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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 400.82 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 400.82 and 179.94 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 400.82 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/400.82 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 400.82 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 72,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123.55/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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