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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 400.72 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 400.72 and 179.92 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 400.72 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/400.72 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 400.72 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 72,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,097.54/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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