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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 433.49 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 433.49 and 173.49 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 433.49 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/433.49 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 433.49 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 75,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,206.18/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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