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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.48 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.48 and 179.44 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.48 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.48 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.48 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 77,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,783.65/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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