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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 400.16 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 400.16 and 179.51 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 400.16 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/400.16 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 400.16 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 71,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,831.82/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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