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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 398.85 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 398.85 and 177.01 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 398.85 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/398.85 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 398.85 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 70,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,600.44/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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