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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.67 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.67 and 179.09 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.67 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.67 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.67 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 77,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,126.98/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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