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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 400.33 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 400.33 and 179.59 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 400.33 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/400.33 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 400.33 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 71,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,894.37/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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