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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.80 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.80 and 171.02 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.80 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.80 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.80 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 68,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202.78/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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