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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 400.16 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 400.16 and 179.47 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 400.16 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/400.16 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 400.16 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 71,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,814.82/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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