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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 399.69 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 399.69 and 179.06 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 399.69 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/399.69 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 399.69 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 71,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,566.49/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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