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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.26 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.26 and 179.44 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.26 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.26 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.26 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 72,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179.63/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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