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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 399.04 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 399.04 and 172.76 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 399.04 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/399.04 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 399.04 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 68,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,938.15/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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