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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 399.05 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 399.05 and 171.15 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 399.05 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/399.05 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 399.05 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 68,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,297.41/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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