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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 398.93 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 398.93 and 171.03 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 398.93 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/398.93 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 398.93 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 68,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,229.00/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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