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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 398.76 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 398.76 and 170.95 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 398.76 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/398.76 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 398.76 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 68,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168.02/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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