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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.34 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.34 and 179.05 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.34 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.34 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.34 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 71,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502.42/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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