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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 399.62 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 399.62 and 179.13 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 399.62 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/399.62 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 399.62 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 71,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,583.93/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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