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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 400.68 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 400.68 and 179.75 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 400.68 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/400.68 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 400.68 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 72,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023.23/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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