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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.65 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.65 and 179.98 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.65 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.65 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.65 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 78,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229.09/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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