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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.98 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.98 and 179.21 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.98 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.98 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.98 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 71,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,677.52/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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