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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.72 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.72 and 179.20 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.72 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.72 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.72 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 71,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,629.82/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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