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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.79, 399.49 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.79, 399.49 and 179.20 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.79 : 399.49 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.79/399.49 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.79x = 399.49 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.79x = 71,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,588.61/289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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