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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.86 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.86 and 170.98 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.86 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.86 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.86 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 68,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.08/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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