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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 433.91 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 433.91 and 179.79 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 433.91 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/433.91 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 433.91 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 78,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013.13/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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