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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.80 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.80 and 179.92 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.80 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.80 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.80 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 72,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.94/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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