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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 399.13 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 399.13 and 171.21 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 399.13 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/399.13 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 399.13 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 68,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335.05/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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