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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 398.86 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 398.86 and 171.02 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 398.86 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/398.86 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 398.86 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 68,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213.04/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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