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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 430.97 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 430.97 and 179.19 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 430.97 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/430.97 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 430.97 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 77,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,224.62/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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