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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 393.99 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 393.99 and 179.13 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 393.99 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/393.99 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 393.99 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 70,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,575.43/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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