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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.66 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.66 and 179.10 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.66 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.66 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.66 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 71,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,579.11/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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