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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 401.22 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 401.22 and 178.70 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 401.22 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/401.22 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 401.22 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 71,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,696.01/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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