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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.29, 289.16 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.29, 289.16 and 178.53 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.29 : 289.16 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.29/289.16 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.29x = 289.16 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.29x = 51,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623.73/209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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