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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.30 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.30 and 179.49 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.30 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.30 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.30 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 72,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205.92/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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