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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 399.15 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 399.15 and 171.16 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 399.15 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/399.15 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 399.15 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 68,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317.52/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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