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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 434.17 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 434.17 and 116.08 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 434.17 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/434.17 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 434.17 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 50,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,398.45/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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