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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.84 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.84 and 179.12 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.84 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.84 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.84 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 71,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,619.34/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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