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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 399.04 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 399.04 and 171.14 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 399.04 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/399.04 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 399.04 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 68,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292.28/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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