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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 430.79 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 430.79 and 179.55 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 430.79 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/430.79 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 430.79 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 77,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,347.45/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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