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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 399.33 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 399.33 and 177.46 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 399.33 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/399.33 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 399.33 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 70,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,865.10/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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