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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.27, 433.77 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.27, 433.77 and 179.58 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 433.77 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/433.77 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 433.77 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 77,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,894.21/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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