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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 399.67 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 399.67 and 179.16 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 399.67 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/399.67 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 399.67 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 71,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,604.43/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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