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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.54 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.54 and 179.74 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.54 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.54 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.54 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 72,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,353.38/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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