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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 435.69 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 435.69 and 179.38 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 435.69 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/435.69 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 435.69 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 78,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,154.07/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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