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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.51 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.51 and 173.42 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.51 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.51 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.51 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 75,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,179.30/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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