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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 399.39 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 399.39 and 179 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 399.39 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/399.39 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 399.39 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 71,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490.81/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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