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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 432.64 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 432.64 and 173.66 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 432.64 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/432.64 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 432.64 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 75,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,132.91/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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