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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 400.86 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 400.86 and 179.93 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 400.86 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/400.86 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 400.86 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 72,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126.74/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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