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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.36 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.36 and 179.55 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.36 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.36 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.36 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 72,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.74/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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