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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.74 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.74 and 179.16 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.74 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.74 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.74 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 71,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617.42/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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