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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 398.99 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 398.99 and 171.12 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 398.99 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/398.99 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 398.99 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 68,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277.09/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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