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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.85 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.85 and 173.63 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.85 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.85 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.85 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 75,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326.34/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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