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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 398.78 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 398.78 and 176.96 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 398.78 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/398.78 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 398.78 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 70,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.11/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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