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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 433.87 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 433.87 and 173.53 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 433.87 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/433.87 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 433.87 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 75,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287.94/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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