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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.49 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.49 and 177.44 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.49 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.49 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.49 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 70,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,886.56/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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