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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 398.92 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 398.92 and 171.08 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 398.92 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/398.92 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 398.92 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 68,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244.38/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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