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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 400.83 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 400.83 and 179.95 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 400.83 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/400.83 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 400.83 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 72,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,129.36/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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